Sunday, February 28, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
George's Spot
I spent the day yesterday in Joliet, IL doing photos for the Morningstar Rescue Mission. George uses the Mission's services and he agreed to take me to the spot where he spends his nights. Because people are very protective of their spots, this was a big deal.
To get there, we traveled in a Mission Van for about 5 miles, got out and walked another half mile to the underside of a freeway overpass. (George takes the bus in the winter, but rides his bike in the summer) From there we had to make a 30 foot vertical climb up a very step grade to get to George's spot. George had many pointers for the ascent that he makes every day. "Stay off the tar...too slippery. Walk like a woman in a very tight skirt...take small steps" Admittedly, it was difficult for me and it was hard to imagine George, who is probably pushing 70, doing this twice a day, everyday...often times in the dark.
George struggles with some mental health issues, but nobody...no matter what...should have to live like this. It is not right.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Greg The Electrician
Greg Idrizow has been the electrician at Bethel University for the past 17 years. I photographed him for a “Day in the Life” magazine profile. Being around passionate people is a great part of being a photographer and Greg is passionate about his job. He was truly excited to show us the lights he had worked on and the behind-the-scenes workings of his domain. It was like getting a backstage tour.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Good Samaritan
Last week I did another free portrait session at Good Samaritan in Maplewood. Had a good turn-out and a lot of fun. My only regret is not being able to spend more time listening to the experienced-filled stories that the residents have to share.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
"Unique" Mark
Mark is the artistic director at Brazen Theatre in Minneapolis. I met him while doing an assignment for Springboard for the Arts and invited him to participate in the series I am working on.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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